What is the transport of soluble products of photosynthesis in a plant known as?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Translocation -
The process of transporting soluble products (such as sucrose or sugar) formed in the leaves during photosynthesis in plants to other parts of the plant (such as roots, fruits, and seeds) is called translocation.
Key features of translocation:
Vascular tissue: This process occurs primarily through vascular tissue called phloem.
Energy use: Translocation is an active process that uses energy in the form of ATP.
Unlike xylem, which transports water only from bottom to top, the transport of food in phloem is bidirectional, that is, both upward and downward.